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On November 23rd in Calgary and November 30th in Edmonton, the Institute of Health Economics (IHE) hosted an educational workshop designed to support both early and late stage organizations in developing an understanding of when, where, and how health economics can be used to strengthen product and business planning, and satisfy requirements of purchasers of technology. Participants…
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dan Palfrey, Director, Health Technology Innovation Platform at the Institute of Health Economics.
HTIP Health Economics Educational Workshop
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Christopher McCabe, Executive Director and CEO of the Institute of Health Economics.
HTIP Health Economics Educational Workshop
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Christopher McCabe, Executive Director and CEO of the Institute of Health Economics.
HTIP Health Economics Educational Workshop
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dan Palfrey, Director, Health Technology Innovation Platform at the Institute of Health Economics.
HTIP Health Economics Educational Workshop
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Andrew Sutton, Senior Health Economist, Health Technology Innovation Platform at the Institute of Health Economics.
HTIP Health Economics Educational Workshop
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Andrew Sutton, Senior Health Economist, Health Technology Innovation Platform at the Institute of Health Economics.
HTIP Health Economics Educational Workshop
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Kelvin Chan MD FRCPC MSc (Clin Epi) MSc (Biostats) PhD, Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre.
IHE/CAPT Real World Evidence Workshop
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Tammy Clifford, Chief Scientist and Vice-President, Evidence Standards, and Dr. Trevor Richter, Director, Common Drug Review and Optimal Use at CADTH.
IHE/CAPT Real World Evidence Workshop
On October 21, 2018, Health Canada, the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH), the Institute of Health Economics (IHE), and the Canadian Association for Population Therapeutics (CAPT) collaborated on Defining Decision-Grade Real-World Evidence and its Role in the Canadian Context: A Design Sprint. Held as a satellite to the 2018 CAPT conference in Toronto,…
In the development of early stage life sciences technology, it's imperative to understand whether healthcare organizations are likely to purchase your innovation, and consequently provide a return on investment. Healthcare organizations make purchase decisions based upon clinical AND economic (value for money) considerations. Our early stage technology assessment service can help…
Realistic Medicine is the 18th IHE Innovation Forum, a semi-annual event bringing together senior public- and private-sector experts and decision-makers to address health care policy issues.
The Institute of Health Economics (IHE) is a unique collaborative arrangement among government, academia, and industry. Established in 1995, the IHE is committed to gathering and disseminating evidence-based findings from health economics, health policy, health technology assessment and comparative effectiveness research to support health policy and practice.
This clinical practice guideline was produced as part of the Prairie Collaborative Immune Globulin (IG) Utilization Management Framework project, which was initiated to establish criteria for IG therapy as a means to increase accountability for the quality, safety, and sustainability of the blood supply system, and to demonstrate stewardship for the use of public funds. This project…
This background document outlines the methods used to develop the Criteria for the Clinical Use of Immune Globulin, which was produced as part of the Prairie Collaborative Immune Globulin Utilization Management Framework project. The Prairie Collaborative Immune Globulin (IG) Utilization Management Framework project was initiated to establish criteria for IG therapy as a means…
PDF of a PowerPoint Presentation by George Habib, President and CEO, Lung Association of Ontario.
Facilitating Adoption of Innovation Practices (COPD) Panel – HTAi Annual Meeting 2018
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Shelley Valaire, Senior Provincial Director, Respiratory Health Strategic Clinical Network (RHSCN), Alberta.
Facilitating Adoption of Innovation Practices (COPD) Panel – HTAi Annual Meeting 2018
PDF of PowerPoint presentation by Tatiana Makhinova, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Services, University of Alberta.
Facilitating Adoption of Innovation Practices (COPD) Panel – HTAi Annual Meeting 2018
This brief outlines some perspectives from the Institute of Health Economics (IHE) based on what we have heard from government, public agencies, and industry, and seeks to summarize the key areas where further clarification and deliberation could be helpful.
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Brian O’Rourke, CEO, Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technology in Health.
Doing the Right Thing ... Right: Evidence Informing Clinical Decision-Making Forum
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Sean Tunis, President, Health Technology Assessment International; Founder and CEO, Centre for Medical Technology Policy.
Doing the Right Thing ... Right: Evidence Informing Clinical Decision-Making Forum
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Chris Mazurkewich, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Alberta Health Services.
Funding Models to Support Quality and Sustainability – A Pan-Canadian Dialogue
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Les Vertesi, Executive Director, B.C. Health Services Purchasing Organization.
Funding Models to Support Quality and Sustainability – A Pan-Canadian Dialogue
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Kevin Empey, President and Chief Executive Officer, Lakeridge Health Corporation.
Funding Models to Support Quality and Sustainability – A Pan-Canadian Dialogue
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Lynn Stevenson, Executive Vice President, People, Organizational Development, practice and Chief Nurse, Vancouver Island Health Authority.
Funding Models to Support Quality and Sustainability – A Pan-Canadian Dialogue
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Jason Sutherland, Assistant Professor, School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, and Faculty, UBC Centre for Health Services and Policy Research.
Funding Models to Support Quality and Sustainability – A Pan-Canadian Dialogue
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Reinhard Busse, Berlin University of Technology and the WHO European Observatory on Health Systems and Policy.
Funding Models to Support Quality and Sustainability – A Pan-Canadian Dialogue
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Martin Campbell (United Kingdom), Deputy Director, Payment by Results (PbR) Development, Department of Health, National Health System.
Funding Models to Support Quality and Sustainability – A Pan-Canadian Dialogue
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Peter McNair (Australia), Associate Director and Clinical Epidemiologist, Palo Alto Medical Foundation Research Institute and Visiting Fellow.
Funding Models to Support Quality and Sustainability – A Pan-Canadian Dialogue
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Murray Ross (United States), Vice President, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc., Kaiser Permanente Institute for Health Policy.
Funding Models to Support Quality and Sustainability – A Pan-Canadian Dialogue
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Sharon Straus, Professor, Department of Medicine, Director, KT Program, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto.
Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Arvelle Balon-Lyon, Toward Optimized Practice (TOP), Edmonton, Alberta.
Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Donald Dick, Bone & Joint Clinical Network, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, Alberta.
Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Y. Raja Rampersaud, MD, FRCS(C), President Canadian Spine Society, Associate Professor, Divisions of Orthopedic and Neurosurgery, University Toronto, Canada.
Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Gwen Friedrich, Director Research and Clinical Pathway Development, Saskatchewan Ministry of Health, and Jim Slater, Executive Director of Diagnostics, Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region.
Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Gwen Friedrich, Director Research and Clinical Pathway Development, Saskatchewan Ministry of Health.
Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Sharon Straus, Professor, Department of Medicine, Director, KT Program, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto.
Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation given by Chris Spanswick, Medical Director, Calgary Pain Program Alberta Health Services, Calgary Area.
Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Sharon E. Straus, MD MSc FRCPC, Professor, Department of Medicine, Director, KT Program, University of Toronto.
Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Lynn Cooper, President, Canadian Pain Coalition.
Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Adrian R. Gretton, MD, FCFP, CIME, Family Physician in Community Practice, Consultant, Chronic Pain Centre, Calgary.
Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Robert Lambert, Chair of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging, University of Alberta.
Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by John You, Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, McMaster University.
Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Thomas E. Feasby, MD, Dean, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary.
Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Bill Anderson, Edmonton Zone Clinical Director, Alberta Health Services and Mauro Chies, Vice President, Diagnostic Imaging Services, Alberta Health Services.
Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Gwendolyn Friedrich, Director Research and Clinical Pathway Development, Saskatchewan Ministry of Health.
Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Tai Huynh, Director, Excellent Care for All Strategy, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Christa Harstall, Director, Health Technology Assessment, Institute of Health Economics, Paul Taenzer, Consultant, and Chris Spanswick, Medical Director, Calgary Pain Program Alberta Health Services, Calgary Area.
Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program
On October 26 & 27, 2010, the Institute of Health Economics (IHE) conducted an invitational workshop on the optimal use of diagnostic imaging (CT and MRI) based on the recommendations from the low back pain guideline.
Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program
Emceed by Don Newman, national journalist and broadcaster and Chair of Canada 2020, this fifth session considered the following theme: Innovation and Sustainability in Health Systems. Speakers from all sectors provided a range of perspectives on how to foster innovation and drive towards a more sustainable healthcare system.
PDF of remarks from a presentation by Dr. Alexandra Bibbee, senior health economist from the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
IHE Innovation Forum V - Innovation and Sustainability in Health Systems
PDF of remarks from a presentation by Ms. Alison Tonge, Executive Vice-President of Alberta Health Services.
IHE Innovation Forum V - Innovation and Sustainability in Health Systems
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Larry Svenson, Senior Manager, Epidemiology and Surveillance, Alberta Health and Wellness.
Prioritizing Methodological Research in the Evaluation of Health Technologies in Canada
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Philip Jacobs, Professor, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta; Director of Collaborations, Institute of Health Economics.
Prioritizing Methodological Research in the Evaluation of Health Technologies in Canada
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Stirling Bryan, Professor, Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia; Director, Centre for Clinical Epidemiology & Evaluation, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute.
Prioritizing Methodological Research in the Evaluation of Health Technologies in Canada
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Stuart Peacock, Co-Director, Canadian Centre for Applied Research in Cancer Control; Senior Scientist, British Columbia Cancer Agency; Associate Professor, University of British Columbia.
Prioritizing Methodological Research in the Evaluation of Health Technologies in Canada
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Deborah Marshall, Associate Professor, Department of Community Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary; Canada Research Chair, Health Services and Systems Research; Director, Health Technology Assessment, Alberta Bone and Joint Health Institute. Prioritizing Methodological Research in the Evaluation of Health Technologies…
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Braden Manns, Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary.
Prioritizing Methodological Research in the Evaluation of Health Technologies in Canada
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Marc Berger, Vice President, Global Health Outcomes, Eli Lilly and Company.
Prioritizing Methodological Research in the Evaluation of Health Technologies in Canada
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Michael Drummond, Professor of Health Economics, University of York.
Prioritizing Methodological Research in the Evaluation of Health Technologies in Canada
Advancements in methodological approaches in the evaluation of health technologies are important for ensuring ongoing improvement in the comprehensiveness and quality of assessments. On September 23 and 24th, 2010, The Institute of Health Economics (IHE) conducted an invitational methodology forum addressing the economic evaluation of medicines in Canada. Delegates from academia,…
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Michael Drummond, Professor of Health Economics, University of York.
Prioritizing Methodological Research in the Evaluation of Health Technologies in Canada
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Mark Sculpher, Director, Economic Evaluation and Health Technology Assessment, University of York.
Prioritizing Methodological Research in the Evaluation of Health Technologies in Canada
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Chris Henshall Chair, HTAi Policy Forum, Health Technology Assessment International.
Prioritizing Methodological Research in the Evaluation of Health Technologies in Canada
This health technology assessment report is an overview of systematic reviews reporting on the efficacy/effectiveness of psychotherapy and/or pharmacotherapy interventions delivered within Sex Offender Treatment (SOT) programs to reduce the risk of re-offending in convicted adult male sex offenders.
Information Specialist: Liz Dennett
In order to better understand Mental Health & Addictions in the Workplace, the PNWER Health Care Working Group hosted a half day session in conjunction with the annual PNWER summit. This session brought together key policy experts, decision makers, clinicians, and business leaders, and provided the opportunity for dialogue around this issue.
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Ian Arnold, Chair, Workplace Committee – Canada Mental Health Commission.
Mental Health and Addiction in the Workplace 2010 Symposium
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Mark Attridge, President, Attridge Consulting, Inc. (Minneapolis, MN USA).
Mental Health and Addiction in the Workplace 2010 Symposium
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Angus Thompson, Researcher, Institute of Health Economics (Edmonton, AB Canada).
Mental Health and Addiction in the Workplace 2010 Symposium
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. JianLi Wang, Associate Professor, Psychiatry & Community Health, University of Calgary (Calgary, AB Canada).
Mental Health and Addiction in the Workplace 2010 Symposium
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Merv Gilbert, Partner, Gilbert Acton Ltd. (Vancouver, BC Canada).
Mental Health and Addiction in the Workplace 2010 Symposium
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Chris Hylton, Principal, Hylton & Associates (Calgary, AB Canada).
Mental Health and Addiction in the Workplace 2010 Symposium
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Ann Malain, Regional Director and Practice Lead Substance Abuse Services, Human Solutions (Toronto, Canada).
Mental Health and Addiction in the Workplace 2010 Symposium
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Mark Attridge, President, Attridge Consulting, Inc. (Minneapolis, MN USA).
Mental Health and Addiction in the Workplace 2010 Symposium
This background document outlines the methods used to develop the Alberta Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for the Evidence-Informed Primary Care Management of Low Back Pain, which was produced as part of the second phase of the Alberta Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Ambassador Program.
Link to Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program
Emceed by Tom Feasby, the University of Calgary‘s Dean of Medicine, this fourth session considered the following theme: Innovation and Economics: Investing in the Future Health System. Speakers from all sectors provided a range of perspectives on the best ways to direct resources so as to ensure a real return on investment.
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Marvin Fritzler, Chair, Alberta Research and Innovation Authority.
IHE Innovation Forum IV - Innovation and Economics: Investing in the Future Health System
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Adam Elshaug, Senior Lecturer, University of Adelaide.
Note: This material is the copyright of Dr. Adam Elshaug and is not to be reproduced without his express consent and with full reference given.
IHE Innovation Forum IV - Innovation and Economics: Investing in the Future Health System
PDF of remarks from a presentation by Dr. Stephen Duckett, CEO, Alberta Health Services.
IHE Innovation Forum IV - Innovation and Economics: Investing in the Future Health System
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Bernard Prigent, Vice-President, Pfizer Canada and IHE Board Member.
IHE Innovation Forum IV - Innovation and Economics: Investing in the Future Health System
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Pierre-Thomas Leger, Associate Professor of Economics at HEC Montréal where he holds the Professorship in Health Economics.
Provider Funding: Performance, Accountability, and Incentives Forum
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Meredith Rosenthal, Associate Professor of Health Economics and Policy in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Harvard School of Public Health.
Provider Funding: Performance, Accountability, and Incentives Forum
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Anne Sales, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta; Canada Research Chair in Interdisciplinary Healthcare Teams.
Provider Funding: Performance, Accountability, and Incentives Forum
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Richard Hamblin, Director of Intelligence at the Care Quality Commission.
Provider Funding: Performance, Accountability, and Incentives Forum
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Anne McFarlane, Executive Director of the Canadian Institute for Health Information in Western Canada.
Provider Funding: Performance, Accountability, and Incentives Forum
There is a wealth of theoretical and real-world evidence on the impacts of physician payment system design on physician behavior and health system performance. In order to bring some of that knowledge to Alberta the Institute of Health Economics (IHE) conducted, on behalf of Alberta Health and Wellness, a 1 and ½ day Provider Funding: Performance, Accountability, and Incentives…
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Owen Adams, Assistant Secretary General, Research, Policy and Ethics of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA).
Provider Funding: Performance, Accountability, and Incentives Forum
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Meredith Rosenthal, Associate Professor of Health Economics and Policy in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Harvard School of Public Health.
Provider Funding: Performance, Accountability, and Incentives Forum
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Richard Saltman, Professor of Health Policy and Management at the Emory University School of Public Health in Atlanta, Georgia.
Provider Funding: Performance, Accountability, and Incentives Forum
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Richard Hamblin, Director of Intelligence at the Care Quality Commission. Mr. Hamblin presented for Mr. Tim Doran, National Primary Care Research and Develoment Centre, University of Manchester.
Provider Funding: Performance, Accountability, and Incentives Forum
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. John Sproule, Senior Policy Director, Institute of Health Economics.
Maximizing Patient Value – Effective Involvement of Patients in Health Technology Decisions: What Does Best Look Like?
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Karen Facey, Chair, HTAi Interest Sub-group: Patient and Citizen Involvement in HTA.
Maximizing Patient Value – Effective Involvement of Patients in Health Technology Decisions: What Does Best Look Like?
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Marie-Pierre Gagnon, CHUQ Research Centre, Hopital St-Francois d'Assise.
Maximizing Patient Value – Effective Involvement of Patients in Health Technology Decisions: What Does Best Look Like?
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Cheryl Arratton, Canadian Cochrane Network and Centre, Ottawa, Canada, Institute of Population Health.
Maximizing Patient Value – Effective Involvement of Patients in Health Technology Decisions: What Does Best Look Like?
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Elaine MacPhail, Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies on Health.
Maximizing Patient Value – Effective Involvement of Patients in Health Technology Decisions: What Does Best Look Like?
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. George Tolomiczenko, Executive Director of Research & Scientific Liaison, Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of Canada.
Maximizing Patient Value – Effective Involvement of Patients in Health Technology Decisions: What Does Best Look Like?
In December 2008, the Institute of Health Economics launched a series of semi-annual innovation forums whose goal is to bring together senior public and private sector decision-makers to address policy issues of importance in the health care system, not just in Alberta, but to all of Canada and the international community, as well. Emceed by Andy Greenshaw, Associate Vice President…
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Stuart McLeod, VP, Provincial Health Services Authority, British Columbia.
IHE Innovation Forum I - Paying for What Works
The purpose of this report is to update an earlier HTA report published in 2003. This report examines the newly published clinical research evidence on the safety and efficacy/effectiveness of islet transplantation in type 1 diabetic patients who have severe hypoglycemia episodes or hyperglycemia unawareness but are without kidney failure. The main clinical efficacy/effectiveness…
Canadian Health – Special Educational Supplement
In one way or another, depression will eventually touch us all. Whether you are a friend, colleague or caregiver of a person diagnosed with depression, you are likely aware of the often debilitating impact this condition can have on people’s lives.
Santé Canadien– Dossier d’Information Complémentaire Chacun d’entre nous sera, un jour ou l’autre, touché de près ou de loin par la dépression. Que vous soyez l’ami, le collègue de travail ou l’aidant naturel d’une personne atteinte de dépression, vous êtes probablement au courant des…
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Harold A. Sackeim, Professor, Departments of Psychiatry and Radiology, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University; Emeritus Chief, Department of Biological Psychiatry, New York State Psychiatric Institute.
Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Raymond W. Lam, Professor and Head of the Division of Clinical Neuroscience, Department of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia; Director, Mood Disorders Centre of Excellence, University of British Columbia Hospital, Vancouver. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Patrick Corrigan, Professor and Associate Dean for Research, Institute of Psychology, Illinois Institute of Technology.
Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Thomas Ungar, Chief of Psychiatry, North York General Hospital.
Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. David J. A. Dozois, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Science, University of Western Ontario.
Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Glen Baker, Professor and Vice-Chair (Research) and Director, Neurochemical Research Unit, Department of Psychiatry, University of Alberta.
Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Sidney H. Kennedy, Professor of Psychiatry and Psychiatrist-in-Chief, University Health Network, University of Toronto; Founding Chair, Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT).
Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Scott B. Patten, Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Departments of Community Health Sciences and Psychiatry, University of Calgary.
Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Angus H. Thompson, Department of Psychiatry and Alberta Centre for Injury Control & Research, University of Alberta; Research Associate, Institute of Health Economics.
Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Scott B. Patten, Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Departments of Community Health Sciences and Psychiatry, University of Calgary.
Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Eldon R. Smith, Emeritus Professor, University of Calgary; Chair, Canadian Heart Health Strategy and Action Plan.
Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Lauren Brown BScPharm MSc ACPR, PhD Candidate, School of Public Health, University of Alberta.
Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Zorianna Hyworon, Chief Executive Officer, InfoTech Inc.
Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Philip Jacobs, Director, Research Collaborations, Institute of Health Economics; Professor, Health Economics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alberta.
Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Sidney H. Kennedy, Professor of Psychiatry and Psychiatrist-in-Chief, University Health Network, University of Toronto; Founding Chair, Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT).
Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Vincent Felitti, Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of California; Founding Chair of Preventative Medicine, Kaiser Permanente, San Diego.
Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Nady el-Guebaly, Professor and Head, Addiction Division, Department of Psychiatry, University of Calgary; Medical Director, Addiction Program & Centre, Alberta Health Services/Calgary Health Region.
Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. David L. Streiner, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto; Assistant Vice President, Research Director, Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied Research Unit, Baycrest.
Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. June Bergman, Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, University of Calgary.
Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Raymond W. Lam, Professor and Head of the Division of Clinical Neuroscience, Department of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia; Director, Mood Disorders Centre of Excellence, University of British Columbia Hospital, Vancouver. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Keith Dobson, Professor and Head of the Department of Psychology, University of Calgary; Executive Director, Council of Canadian Departments of Psychology; President-Elect, Academy of Cognitive Therapy; President-Elect, International Association of Cognitive Psychotherapy. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How…
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Janet M. de Groot, Associate Professor, Departments of Psychiatry and Oncology and Associate Dean, Equity and Teacher-Learner Relations, University of Calgary.
Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Dan Bilsker, Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University; Clinical Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia.
Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
The Institute of Health Economics (IHE), in collaboration with the Alberta Depression Initiative Project, Alberta Health and Wellness, the Alberta Mental Health Board and the Mental Health Commission of Canada organized a Consensus development conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment in Calgary, Alberta in October 2008. The main objective…
The role of rapid fetal fibronectin assay in the management of spontaneous preterm labour The objective of this report is to evaluate the added value of using fetal fibronectin (Rapid fFN for the TLi™ System, referred to here as the rapid fFN assay) to diagnose spontaneous preterm labour (PTL) in symptomatic women, which is the only fFN detection modality currently available…
This report compares the use of telemental health services in Canada and Finland, focusing specifically on the use of videoconferencing.
Information Specialist: Janice Varney
Evidence of benefit from telemental health applications: a systematic review.
This review considers the evidence of benefit from use of telemental health (TMH) in studies that had clinical, economic, or administrative outcomes. The review also includes studies that provided information on the accuracy or feasibility of TMH.
Information Specialist: Janice Varney
The Institute of Health Economics (IHE) co-hosted this Calgary conference in April 2007 to consult experts on factors contributing to the low birth weight rate in Alberta, to develop a consensus on the relevant factors, and to tailor interventions to address the contributing factors. The consensus statement on how to prevent low birth weight was developed to inform patients, health…
The use of the automated auditory brainstem response and otoacoustic emissions tests for newborn hearing screening. Permanent congenital hearing impairment/loss (PCHI) is one of the most common congenital anomalies found at birth which can be expected to lead to delays and deficits in the development of speech, language, cognition and learning, as well as secondary effects on the…